Payroll & Benefits Admin

Payroll & Benefits Administrator – Temporary Location: Portsmouth, NH Schedule: 4 days onsite / 1 day remote (typically Friday) Duration: 6+ months About The Opportunity Our client is looking for a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their HR team on a temporary basis, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. This position will take ownership of payroll processing and benefits administration across multiple entities and states. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, is highly detail-oriented, and has experience managing payroll from start to finish in a multi-company environment. What You'll Be Doing Payroll Process regular payroll for multiple companies and locations.Review timekeeping information and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines.Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.Maintain organized, confidential payroll records.Respond to employee and manager questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related issues.Coordinate with internal team members to review payroll before submission. Benefits Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and employee changes.Reconcile benefit invoices and identify discrepancies.Assist with COBRA administration and related documentation.Support new hires through the benefits enrollment process.Assist with annual open enrollment activities. UKG Ready & HR Projects Process payroll using UKG Ready and help ensure the system is functioning accurately following its recent implementation.Assist with system-related projects, including payroll processes and electronic file feeds.Help improve and streamline existing payroll and benefits procedures.Provide support for broader HR initiatives and special projects as needed. What We're Looking For 2–4+ years of hands-on payroll experienceExperience processing payroll for multiple companies and/or entitiesMulti-state payroll experienceUKG Ready experience is required, particularly payroll processing experienceBenefits administration experience, including enrollment and invoice reconciliationStrong Excel and general HRIS skillsExcellent attention to detail and comfort working with confidential informationAbility to manage deadlines and stay organized through recurring payroll cyclesStrong communication skills and a service-oriented approach A background supporting an HRIS implementation, payroll system conversion, or a multi-location workforce would be a plus. Interested? Questions? Please email all resumes and questions to Maresa at mscordino@naglergroup.com TNG123